Some days I struggle with blue life. Maybe it’s due to another report of an officer down, a new unbelievable policy, a horrible news article, or a mandatory overtime shift. Most days I love blue life-but some I’m really conflicted. If you’ve ever felt the same way, then this prayer is for you 🙏🏽 Save … Continue reading a prayer for the days that you hate blue life
Tag: encouragement
an attitude of gratitude in the month of love [free printables]
Does anyone remember years and years ago when I put up these printables? I created a simple little list to put on our fridge so that my officer and I could quickly jot down something about the other that we were grateful for that week. Some days it was super simple (you packed my lunch) … Continue reading an attitude of gratitude in the month of love [free printables]
a powerful prayer for your officer
Each night as I send my officer off to work, I pray something very similar to this. I pray for his safety, of course, but also for wisdom and discernment-that he will be able to make the right hard choices during his shift. I pray for covering of not only his physical safety but also … Continue reading a powerful prayer for your officer
top 10 verses for trying times [according to fellow LEOWs]
Several weeks ago I put a box in my Instagram Story asking for yalls go-to verses for trying times. There were so many great ones I decided to compile the top 10 for easy access. Save them for a time you need them! I know the world is a dark place right now, and often … Continue reading top 10 verses for trying times [according to fellow LEOWs]
i believe in the good
I would say Happy Sunday, but it doesn't feel too happy, does it? I know I'm not alone when I say that I've been struggling lately. There's so much darkness out there right now, and so much division-but that is not what this post is about. I’ve seen a lot of posts comparing our black … Continue reading i believe in the good
small acts of kindness + christmas magic
Yesterday I braved the hordes of last minute shoppers and made a mad dash to Target for some very special little toys. The other day our officers worked a DUI crash. One of the cars involved held a small family who had their trunk full of Christmas gifts for their little boy, who was also … Continue reading small acts of kindness + christmas magic
the weight of the badge
The other morning my officer got home from work just as I was getting ready for work myself. As he was getting ready for bed and I was heading out the door, I asked him how his shift was. “It was a rough one” was all he said. I looked over at him, sitting on … Continue reading the weight of the badge
the power of surrender
Verses: John 14:27 says "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." James 4:10 says "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. Romans 12:2 says "Do not … Continue reading the power of surrender
be still + know
Verse: Psalm 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 37:7 says “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Devo: The other day I went for a walk with the dog, just as I do every single morning. We started out down the sidewalk in our neighborhood, and as … Continue reading be still + know
speaking truths over our officers
Last week we talked about the importance of proclaiming truth over our homes. God's word is powerful! It has meaning. We also can proclaim truths over our officers. I have always prayed for my officer (even when we were kids), but since he has become a part of this blue life my prayers have shifted … Continue reading speaking truths over our officers